Category Archives: Finishing

I wish that I could write about some ground breaking technique involving the making of chairs. Some new way of making this bit or that. Or maybe a new method of work holding that would be a game changer for … Continue reading →

It is no secret that I prefer a hand-rubbed oil finish. It is my go-to finish of choice. I don’t think that I am alone in this fondness. Judging by the blog posts and articles that I read, several others … Continue reading →

I spent the week just as I predicted in my last post. Several evenings this week were spent filling nail holes, sanding and applying three coats of Minwax Polyshades. I have to admit that this Polyshades goop is a decent … Continue reading →

In my last post I told you about my dishwasher install project. The process involved shifting the entire face frame, and associated drawers and doors, 6″ to close up a gap at the side of the dishwasher. This of course … Continue reading →

The completion of my Japanese style toolbox gave me the opportunity to see how the uzukuri technique would respond to a linseed oil finish. All of the exterior surfaces, except the bottom, of the toolbox received the uzukuri treatment. The … Continue reading →